ALMS/Grand Am Fusion 2014 - Page 55

HORNDAWG · 28 Sep 2012, 17:42 (Ref:3143342)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fogelhund

If it **has** to be 12 races, I'll go with this, though I like the basics of your schedule.

I think something like this for the 2014 Combined Schedule

Jan. 25-26 Daytona 24
Feb. 22 COTA
March 15 Sebring
April 5 VIR
April 26 Fontana
May 17 Laguna
June 7 Road America

June 21-22 Le Mans

July 5 Belle Isle
July 26 Mid Ohio
Aug. 16 Mosport
Sept. 6 Watkins Glen
Sept. 27 Road Atlanta

Possibly rolling Road America to June 1

L.P.

Sparky1 · 28 Sep 2012, 17:49 (Ref:3143345)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

No. What is so hard to fathom?

L.P.

Then why join the two series together....Huh ? Makes no sense to me and the start of a Cluster F***k.

HORNDAWG · 28 Sep 2012, 17:53 (Ref:3143346)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparky1

Then why join the two series together....Huh ? Makes no sense to me and the start of a Cluster F***k.

They merge in 2014 not 2013! Still will be under different technical rules and competition rules.

L.P.

**skycafe** · 28 Sep 2012, 18:07 (Ref:3143353)

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Originally Posted by Maelochs

They will race simultaneously in opposite directions, embodying the spirit of the new series.

as a figure 8 racing fan, I like this idea

HORNDAWG · 28 Sep 2012, 18:10 (Ref:3143358)

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Originally Posted by skycafe

as a figure 8 racing fan, I like this idea

But they have to be pulling Bass boats while doing it.

L.P.

TheMightyM · 28 Sep 2012, 18:32 (Ref:3143368)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

I think something like this for the 2014 Combined Schedule

Jan. 25-26 Daytona 24
Feb. 22 COTA
March 15 Sebring
April 5 VIR
April 26 Fontana
May 17 Laguna
June 7 Road America

June 21-22 Le Mans

July 5 Belle Isle
July 26 Mid Ohio
Aug. 16 Mosport
Sept. 6 Watkins Glen
Sept. 27 Road Atlanta

Possibly rolling Road America to June 1

L.P.

Why Fontana? Also it’s hard to imagine the series not being at Lime Rock.

**skycafe** · 28 Sep 2012, 18:38 (Ref:3143370)

Fontana gets you into S. California, a big market.

HORNDAWG · 28 Sep 2012, 18:43 (Ref:3143371)

I would prefer Long Beach (same market) but unless LB does something with the layout to accommodate all the cars I do not see the series there. I hope that something is done, but.....

L.P.

TheMightyM · 28 Sep 2012, 18:50 (Ref:3143376)

Quote:

Originally Posted by skycafe

Fontana gets you into S. California, a big market.

True, but the place doesn't seem to draw well for anyone…

Breitling24 · 28 Sep 2012, 19:05 (Ref:3143379)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMightyM

True, but the place doesn't seem to draw well for anyone…

I live about 35 miles from LB, and 65 from Fontana, and I'd drive the 5 hours to Laguna Seca any weekend over the "lifestyle event" at LB, or a roval at Fontana.

**skycafe** · 28 Sep 2012, 19:45 (Ref:3143393)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breitling24

I live about 35 miles from LB, and 65 from Fontana, and I'd drive the 5 hours to Laguna Seca any weekend over the "lifestyle event" at LB, or a roval at Fontana.

ouch!

Livininthinair · 28 Sep 2012, 22:25 (Ref:3143442)

I agree, rovals are not my cup of tea either - I would take Laguna Seca any day over Fontana. The track layout and history of Laguna Seca should win over any roval. I just don't see sportscars working on rovals other than Daytona or Indy, keep tracks like that to a minimum.

But a figure eight race pulling bass boats behind Daytona Prototypes might get me to Fontana, but only if Scott Pruett had to ride in one of the boats being towed...

I kid, I kid... No I'm serious... Just kidding...

gregtummer · 28 Sep 2012, 22:33 (Ref:3143445)

ALMS and Grand Am are doing a doubleheader next year at Road America.
And also Grand Am is racing at Road Atlanta in the spring.
Hopefully, ALMS can race at Watkins Glen.

TheMightyM · 28 Sep 2012, 23:09 (Ref:3143456)

Some back of the envelop schedule thoughts for 2014:

Tracks on both the 2013 GA and 2012 ALMS schedules: (5) Laguna Seca, Lime Rock, Mid-Ohio, Road America, Road Atlanta

Plus on both the 2013 GA and ALMS schedules: COTA

Sure to be on the 2014 combined schedule: (3) Daytona, Sebring, Watkins Glen

So pick three of: Barbers, Belle Isle, Indy, Kansas, Long Beach, Baltimore, Mosport, VIR -- well, hopefully not Kansas

Scooter185 · 28 Sep 2012, 23:19 (Ref:3143459)

Just saw on twitter that GA has picked up a race at COTA next year, and since ALMS signed a contract to race there earlier this year, methinks its guaranteed the combined series will also run there

fieldodreams79 · 28 Sep 2012, 23:44 (Ref:3143469)

Very interesting, April 20th at Road ATL, and COTA early on for the GA in 2013...

gregtummer · 28 Sep 2012, 23:49 (Ref:3143471)

If Grand Am wants to establish "good will" towards ALMS fans, they should let ALMS race at Watkins Glen next year.

HORNDAWG · 28 Sep 2012, 23:57 (Ref:3143474)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

I think something like this for the 2014 Combined Schedule

Jan. 25-26 Daytona 24
Feb. 22 COTA
March 15 Sebring
April 5 VIR
April 26 Fontana
May 17 Laguna
June 7 Road America

June 21-22 Le Mans

July 5 Belle Isle
July 26 Mid Ohio
Aug. 16 Mosport
Sept. 6 Watkins Glen
Sept. 27 Road Atlanta

Possibly rolling Road America to June 1

L.P.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Very interesting, April 20th at Road ATL, and COTA early on for the GA in 2013...

Hmm, GA at COTA on March 2nd next year.

L.P.

**skycafe** · 28 Sep 2012, 23:59 (Ref:3143475)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livininthinair

But a figure eight race pulling bass boats behind Daytona Prototypes might get me to Fontana, but only if Scott Pruett had to ride in one of the boats being towed...

Boats are not that exciting. Travel trailers are better, NO pop tops! Those just make a circus out of the event.

Matt · 29 Sep 2012, 00:01 (Ref:3143477)

Quote:

Originally Posted by skycafe

Boats are not that exciting. Travel trailers are better, NO pop tops! Those just make a circus out of the event.

I can agree 100% with this man.

seanyb505 · 29 Sep 2012, 00:12 (Ref:3143480)

This is sounding more and more like a job for Top gear. But with UK and US top gears merged just for the spirit of the event.

Breitling24 · 29 Sep 2012, 00:14 (Ref:3143481)

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanyb505

This is sounding more and more like a job for Top gear. But with UK and US top gears merged just for the spirit of the event.

Then all will see how terrible the US presenters are.

Matt · 29 Sep 2012, 00:34 (Ref:3143485)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breitling24

Then all will see how terrible the US presenters are.

Except they'd dominate in any sort of event having to race cars due to Tanner Foust being a professional driver....

MagVanisher · 29 Sep 2012, 01:55 (Ref:3143489)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregtummer

If Grand Am wants to establish "good will" towards ALMS fans, they should let ALMS race at Watkins Glen next year.

Agreed, and it's for the future of both series.

Still, I'm disappointed that they'll not gonna race head-to-head in Road America in 2013.

HJJ · 29 Sep 2012, 02:06 (Ref:3143491)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagVanisher

Still, I'm disappointed that they'll not gonna race head-to-head in Road America in 2013.

If the ELMS teams do not come to Road Atlanta next year for Petit, I would expect DP's after testing is done during the coming season. I don't see Continental sticking around expect in a role like Cooper & Yokohama in the support series. Maybe on LMPC spec Michelins as a base line for '14.

I would expect testing after the G/A round at Road ATL in April as a comparison.

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